O'Reilly Automotive — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

O'Reilly Automotive reported record third-quarter 2026 results with sales increasing 9% to $5.12 billion and diluted earnings per share rising 14% to $0.97. The company achieved a 7.2% growth in comparable store sales, driven by double-digit gains in its professional business segment and mid-single digit growth in the DIY sector. Year-to-date, net income reached $2.10 billion, and the company repurchased 38.5 million shares of common stock for a total investment of $3.47 billion. O'Reilly raised its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting comparable store sales growth between 5.5% and 6.5% and diluted earnings per share between $3.25 and $3.35.